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Yorkshire Post podcast looks at big moments in the General Election campaign so far

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Revealed: Here are the worst areas for possession of weapons in Wakefield???

Revealed: Here are the worst areas in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract for possession of weapons

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Yorkshire and the Humber MEP Lucy Harris, who today resigns the Brexit Party whip. Pic: Gary Longbottom

Brexit Party left with just one Yorkshire MEP as Lucy Harris quits to back the Conservatives

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The M62 has been closed at Castleford this evening as Highways England deal with a jackknifed lorry. Photo: Highways England

M62 closed at Castleford as Highways England respond to jackknifed lorry

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Plastic globe, chairs and a potato thrown at school teachers as union warns staff 'suffer in silence'

Education

Two people seriously injured after being hit by a car in Allerton Bywater

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Jackknifed lorry blocks three lanes of M62 at Castleford

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Here’s who has been voted Wakefield’s Chip Shop of the Year 2019

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Train

Rail fares set to increase again in the new year

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Christmas performances

13 photos that will take you back to Wakefield's school nativities in 2005-2010

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M62 closed at Castleford as Highways England respond to jackknifed lorry

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Emergency services have been called to Carlton View, just off Leeds Road.

Two people seriously injured after being hit by a car in Allerton Bywater

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A jackknifed lorry had blocked three lanes of the eastbound carriageway between junction 32 (Castleford) and junction 32A (A1M).Photo: Highways England

Jackknifed lorry blocks three lanes of M62 at Castleford

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Train

Rail fares set to increase again in the new year

Traffic and Travel

A cycling route will be built, linking Castleford town centre with Fryston.

Castleford regeneration plan moves onto next stage

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Crime More Crime >>

Revealed: Here are the worst areas in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract for possession of weapons

Crime

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

Crime

Kevin Pybus, who has been jailed.

Pervert lorry driver from Wakefield jailed for trying to meet young girls

Crime

Currys PC World at Birtsall Retail Park (Google Street View)

Leeds teenagers charged with robbery and weapon offences after Birstall Retail Park raid

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Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

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Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

News

Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

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Yorkshire Post podcast looks at big moments in the General Election campaign so far

Politics

Yorkshire and the Humber MEP Lucy Harris, who today resigns the Brexit Party whip. Pic: Gary Longbottom

Brexit Party left with just one Yorkshire MEP as Lucy Harris quits to back the Conservatives

Politics

$A total of 24 candidates are standing across the four constituencies which cover the Wakefield district - Wakefield, Morley and Outwood, Hemsworth and Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford.$

Wakefield General Election 2019: These are the policies and issues that the district's candidates are prioritising

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$General Election 2019: Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford's candidates have their say on policy priorities$

General Election 2019: Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford's candidates have their say on policy priorities

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General Election 2019: Hemsworth's candidates have their say on policy priorities

General Election 2019: Hemsworth's candidates have their say on policy priorities

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Business More Business >>

Marcello makes waves as he joins hairdressing world’s hall of fame

Business

Retail giant Next has submitted a planning application to build a new warehouse in Yorkshire. Picture: pHp Architects

Next plans to build new £125m warehouse in Wakefield, creating 1,000 jobs

Business

From monthly bills to access to the best talent, a new ranking system has revealed the best places in the UK to run a business - and Wakefield is in the top 10.

Wakefield is one of the BEST places in the UK to run your business

Business

Michelle Ovens MBE, director of Small Business Saturday at Media City in Salford during a national bus tour.

Shop local on Small Business Saturday

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Plastic globe, chairs and a potato thrown at school teachers as union warns staff 'suffer in silence'

Education

Christmas performances

13 photos that will take you back to Wakefield's school nativities in 2005-2010

People

The project focuses on excavating the former gatehouse at the castle, which is opposite the Castles cafe entrance.

Community help uncover drawbridge pit at Pontefract Castle Archaeological Dig

Lifestyle

Here’s some help for young people in Wakefield, from a McDonald’s franchisee

Business

Controversial baby names.

Baby Names 2019: here are the top 10 most controversial baby names for girls

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Warning after death of two cats poisoned by anti-freeze

Health

This party in a Wakefield ‘nanna’s’ memory, could become an annual event

Health

Visitor restrictions have been introduced at Pinderfields Hospital in an attempt to protect patients from illness.

Visitor restrictions introduced at Pinderfields due to flu fears

Health

Star House is located on Ackworth Road, Featherstone.

Wakefield young people’s service rated one of best in country

Health

Finn, a four-month old chocolate Labrador was taken to Calder Vets by his owners after he had a painful encounter with a stick.

Vet warns of sticky situation for dogs as puppy has painful encounter with a stick

Health